United A320 & American 737 Both Blow Tires At O’Hare Within Hours Of Each Other

Two major airline aircraft experienced tire failures at Chicago's O’Hare International Airport within a short timeframe. United Airlines reported a blown tire on its Airbus A320, while American Airlines subsequently had a similar incident involving one of its Boeing 737 models. Passengers aboard both planes were safely evacuated and transported to designated terminals following the events. Maintenance crews immediately removed the affected aircraft from operation, effectively taking them out of service for necessary repairs. The incidents occurred during overnight hours, highlighting potential challenges with airside operations at the busy airport.